I think the 'magic' in goal setting comes from several tips in how we set and track them. Even the smallest amount of headway toward a goal that you identified is more likely to help you reflect on your abilities and build true self-confidence.

While presenting high quality work should always be your goal, perfectionists take it to an extreme that can be detrimental in the workplace. The amount of anxiety and stress from overanalyzing your efforts may contribute to producing low-quality work, missing deadlines, and may even hold you back, career-wise.